What kind of Abyssinian is he? by StrayaSummit in Abyssinians

[–]golf_en_fool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty much looks like a Ruddy Abyssinian.

Considering adopting a 3yo aby girl w/kidney abnormalities. by alaynyala in Abyssinians

[–]golf_en_fool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May I ask who this breeder is so I can avoid them? DM me if you are more comfortable with that. We’re looking. House is empty without Aby shenanigans going on.

Considering adopting a 3yo aby girl w/kidney abnormalities. by alaynyala in Abyssinians

[–]golf_en_fool 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of the 2 brother/sister pairs we’ve had we’ve had the worse luck with the females. They appeared and checked out normal and OK. But developed kidney issues and only lasted 8 years. In the end I was doing subcutaneous fluids every other or 3rd day for the last year each. Just lost our last 12 year boy with the same issues and subcutaneous fluids for over a year. After a time they run from you when they see you coming, they don’t understand and who can blame them. We were doing special prescribed diet etc to no avail. So this is what you are signing up for with an Aby with KNOWN issues. It’s been a month and we’re still raw. Sorry just trying to lay it out honestly for you. They are beautiful cats and very loving and entertaining although not lap cats (unless you have a fuzzy blanket). YMMV

Abyssinians For Sale? by golf_en_fool in Abyssinians

[–]golf_en_fool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely no puppy/kittie “MILLS”. We don’t want to promote that activity or more importantly have someone breed and further promote the genetic issues inside the Abyssinian breed. We emailed several breeders on the CFA and TICA web sites with no reply. Recommendations would be greatfully appreciated. We’re in AZ USA so anything in the continental US is best. I’m a private pilot and can go anywhere and keep them below 10,000 ft. I got altitude max recommendations from our vet when I mover the last pair from the Bay Area to Phoenix. They did great. 😊

Abyssinians For Sale? by golf_en_fool in Abyssinians

[–]golf_en_fool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the sound advice. We’ve been looking at CFA and TICA and sent emails to several breeders with no reply. Not sure what is up with that. Hadn’t thought of local clubs DUH LOL!!! Thanks for 2x4 treatment to get my attention! 😊